Catholic Quotes

1306 Catholic quotes by 675 unique authors

You will never enjoy the sweetness of a quiet prayer unless you shut your mind to all worldly desires and temporal affairs. — Norbert of Xanten
The way to attain the virtue of mercy lies in our constant awareness of being encompassed by mercy. — Dietrich von Hildebrand
Faith, joy, optimism. But not the folly of closing your eyes to reality. — Josemaria Escriva
Go courageously to God, along the way He has traced out for you, steadfastly embracing the means He offers you. — Margaret Mary Alacoque
The greatest act of faith is that which rises to your lips in total darkness together with the sacrifices, sufferings and wholehearted efforts of a… — Pio of Pietrelcina
Christian obedience, by its very nature, has a heroic character. — Hans Urs von Balthasar
Whatever skills I have acquired, whatever gifts I have been given, I place them at Your service. — Saint Augustine
But above all preserve peace of heart. This is more valuable than any treasure. — Margaret Mary Alacoque
All the things that are now worrying you can be put into a smile which shows your love of God. — Josemaria Escriva
Often you can see power lines running alongside the street. Unless current is flowing through them, there is no light. The power line is you… — Mother Teresa
We must be faithful to the present moment or we will frustrate the plan of God for our lives. — Solanus Casey
To will everything that God wills, and to will it always, in all circumstances and without reservations: that is the kingdom of God which is… — Francois Fenelon
Learn to do thy part and leave the rest to Heaven. — John Henry Newman
Banish, therefore, from thy heart the distractions of earth and turn thine eyes to spiritual joys, that thou mayest learn at last to repose in… — Albertus Magnus
Because I cannot rely on myself, I rely on Him, twenty-four hours a day. — Mother Teresa
O, You who are ever giving life to all life, moving all creatures, root of all things, washing them clean, wiping out their mistakes, healing… — Hildegard of Bingen
Two works of mercy set a person free: Forgive and you will be forgiven, and give and you will receive. — Saint Augustine
Hope, O my soul, hope. You know neither the day nor the hour. — Teresa of Avila
Real prayer is union with God,... — Mother Teresa
Real prayer is union with God, a union as vital as that of the vine to the branch.. — Mother Teresa
Action and contemplation are... — Bernard of Clairvaux
Action and contemplation are very close companions; they live together in one house on equal terms. Martha and Mary are sisters. — Bernard of Clairvaux
In Christ and through Christ man has acquired full awareness of his dignity. — Pope John Paul II
Be humble in this life... — Stephen I of Hungary
Faith is what gets you started. Hope is what keeps you going. Love is what brings you to the end. — Mother Angelica

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